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Why are the hinges on my Chevy S-10 wearing out?

Why are the hinges on my Chevy S-10 wearing out?

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck and it’s variants were manufactured with twin-hinged doors, and the hinge pins can wear out after repeated use or abuse. The pins are easily replaced, and will correct the known problems of door sagging and misalignment. The average backyard mechanic can complete this repair in about fifteen minutes for each door.

How to replace a door hinge assembly [ S-10 ]?

Im tired of my saggy door… I just welded the hole, dressed it smooth with a disc grinder, then used a rat tail file. Then pressed it in to start the bushing. thank you!! now that’s what I’ve been talking about!

What causes the bushing to fall out of a door hinge?

This only happens when the bushing cracks and starts to disintegrate and allows the smaller, hardened pin to rattle and scrape against the hinge and widen the whole to the point that the bushing will just fall out… Is the bushing hole torn through? I wouldn’t be quick to remove the OEM hinge plates from the body & door.

Im tired of my saggy door… I just welded the hole, dressed it smooth with a disc grinder, then used a rat tail file. Then pressed it in to start the bushing. thank you!! now that’s what I’ve been talking about!

When is the Chevy S10 door hinge out of stock?

Only 13 left in stock (more on the way). . Only 2 left in stock – order soon. . . In stock on March 24, 2021. . Only 1 left in stock – order soon.

This only happens when the bushing cracks and starts to disintegrate and allows the smaller, hardened pin to rattle and scrape against the hinge and widen the whole to the point that the bushing will just fall out… Is the bushing hole torn through? I wouldn’t be quick to remove the OEM hinge plates from the body & door.

What is the Dorman part number for door pins?

Hinge pin kit used is Dorman part number 38419. 2 Kits are required. This repair took about an hour and a half. With a helper it would have gone a bit quicker. Loading…

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck and it’s variants were manufactured with twin-hinged doors, and the hinge pins can wear out after repeated use or abuse. The pins are easily replaced, and will correct the known problems of door sagging and misalignment. The average backyard mechanic can complete this repair in about fifteen minutes for each door.

Hinge pin kit used is Dorman part number 38419. 2 Kits are required. This repair took about an hour and a half. With a helper it would have gone a bit quicker. Loading…

How tall is the front door hinge pin?

Notes: Front, Door hinge bushing. Assortment contains 2 each of the following sizes: (ID x OD x Height, All Measurements in Inches) .344 x .490 x .370, .344 x .490 x .375, .345 x .420 x .305, .376 x .495 x .250. Quantity per car 4. Dorman – HELP Notes: Front or rear, Door hinge pin and bushing kit. Quantity per car 4. Dorman – Autograde

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Ruth Doyle